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Johnny Fred Walker
Aug 4, 2020
Johnny Fred Walker – 85 of Ray City, GA passed away on Tuesday August 4, 2020 at his home after a lengthy illness. Johnny was born on June 30, 1935 in Florida to the late Daisy Mae (Benton) and Fulton Walker. Johnny is a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. After retiring from the...
Willie Mae Bailey
Aug 3, 2020
Willie Mae Bailey – 66 of Lakeland, GA passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center – Lanier Campus. She was born on February 21, 1954 in Lakeland, GA to the late D.L. and Mildred (Rowe) Reynolds. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her 2 sons, Eric Bailey, Joshua Bailey, brother, Royce...
Wendy L. Brooks
Aug 3, 2020
Wendy L. Brooks – 65 of Quitman, GA passed away on Monday August 3, 2020 at her residence after a sudden illness. She was born on January 10, 1955 in Olivet, MI to the late Virgina Beth (McConnell) and Oliver Wendell Adams. Wendy was a high school graduate and dedicated her life to the wellbeing of her husband, children, grandchildren...
Michael Franklin Singer
Jul 31, 2020
Michael Franklin Singer – 76 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Friday July 31, 2020 in the Pruitt Health Crestwood Nursing Facility. He was born on April 27, 1944 in Gainesville, FL to the late Helen (Cohen) and Marvin Singer. After Michael graduated high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he served his country for many years...
Cari Albena Brown-Hawley
Jul 30, 2020
Cari Albena Brown-Hawley – 52 Of Lake Park, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Georgia. She was born on August 17, 1967 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Gordon A. and Rose (Whaley) Brown. She achieved her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Maryland and she was the CEO of Companions...
Tiffany Michelle Moore
Jul 29, 2020
Tiffany Michelle (Crabb) Moore – 45 of Florence, South Carolina passed away on Wednesday July 29, 2020, in the McLeod Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born on August 2, 1974, in Macon, Georgia to Virginia Ann (Leggett) Mullendore and the late Joseph Cecil Crabb. She was a loving mother and wife. Tiffany Michelle was a dedicated...
Dorothy Louise Newham
Jul 28, 2020
Dorothy Louise Newham, 84 of Valdosta died, Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in the South Georgia Medical Center. She was born August 31, 1935, in Hahira, Georgia to the late Agnes Boone and Hosea David Lehman. Dorothy was a homemaker; a Christian by faith; a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an excellent caregiver and enjoyed cooking and gardening....
Clayton "Keith" Brantley
Jul 26, 2020
Clayton “Keith” Brantley – 39 of Lakeland, GA unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on Sunday July 26, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center after a tragic accident. He was born on November 20, 1980 in Valdosta, GA to Peggy (Bolling) and Clayton Brantley. Keith was a Lanier County High School graduate, Class of 1999. After high school, he...
John Elwood "Johnny" Guthrie
Jul 25, 2020
John Elwood “Johnny” Guthrie, Jr. – 71 Of Ray City, GA passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at River Brook Health Care Center in Homerville, GA. He was born on August 26, 1948 to the late John E. and Madge (Sellers) Guthrie and was a long-term resident of Ray City. Johnny was a graduate of Berrien High School, Class...
Evelyn Virgina Brightwell
Jul 22, 2020
Evelyn Virgina Strawder Brightwell 89 of Valdosta, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22 at the Hospice of South Georgia. She was born on January 12, 1931, in Moultrie, Georgia to the late Minnie Lee (Ward) and Abbie Preston Strawder. She spent twenty years as a Navy spouse traveling around to various bases in the US. Evelyn dedicated her...
Robby Harrelson
Jul 21, 2020
Walter “Robby” Robert Harrelson – 53 of Lake Park, GA passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1967 in Valdosta, GA to Mary T. Lucas and the late Herman Boykin. Robby was raised by his late grandparents, Corrina (White) and Lonnie Terry, whom he loved and cherished dearly....
Rex Browning
Jul 20, 2020
Rex Browning – 59 of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Monday July 20, 2020 in the South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on December 16, 1960 in Hahira, Georgia to Patricia (Phelps) Browning and the late Jackie Browning. He was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending his time outdoors fishing and hunting. Survivors include his children: Michael...
Victoria Anne Tuohey
Jul 20, 2020
Victoria Anne Tuohey, 65 Of Valdosta, GA passed away on July 20, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Victoria was born on July 12, 1955 in Valdosta, GA to the late William and Eleanor Hamm. Mrs. Tuohey is preceded in death by her husband Peter “Pete” Steward Tuohey, Sr. and her her sister Cathy Hamm. She...
Larry Mixson Sheffield
Jul 19, 2020
Larry Mixson Sheffield – 73 of Naylor, Georgia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 19, 2020, while at his home. He was born on May 21, 1947 in Valdosta, Georgia, to the late Catherine (Herndon) and Clarence Sheffield. Larry was a graduate of Valdosta High School, Class of 1965. After his graduation, he was drafted...
Julia Belle Bennett
Jul 17, 2020
Julia Belle Touchton Bennett – 72 of Stockton, GA went to be with the Lord on Friday July 17, 2020 in the presence of her family at home. She was born on September 4, 1947 in Howell, GA to the late Vashti Fouraker and Lloyd Touchton, Sr. Julia was a high school graduate and dedicated her life to the wellbeing...
Walter Emory "Papa" Wacter Iii
Jul 17, 2020
Walter Emory “Papa” Wacter, III – 67 of Lake Park, Ga passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 1, 1953 in Tampa, Fl to the late Walter E. & Marie (Spooner) Wacter, Jr. At the age of 15 he met his lifelong sweetheart, DeDe. They...
Tina Marie Nitschke
Jul 16, 2020
TINA MARIE NITSCHKE September 27, 1967 – July 16, 2020 It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Tina Marie Nitschke, on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at the age of 52 years old, in Valdosta, GA, while spending time with family. Tina was one of four children, born to the late Carroll (“CB”) and Gloria...
Roger Dale Davis
Jul 14, 2020
Roger Dale Davis – 75 Of Lake Park, GA passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 18, 1944 in Homerville, GA to Ulis and Lunette (Boyd) Davis. He was a welder for Curtis Mize Construction for many years. Mr. Davis did two tours in Vietnam and served...
J. Darrell Watson
Jul 14, 2020
J. Darrell Watson, 73, of Lanier County, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020, after a brief illness. Darrell was born on March 18, 1947 in Nashville, Georgia to the late Vera Mae (Cook) and Billie James Watson. Darrell was hardworking, loyal and had the best sense of humor. Darrell spent his life serving those in his community, mainly working...
Ashley Badillo
Jul 13, 2020
Ashley Badillo – 26 of Lakeland, GA passed away on Monday July 13, 2020 at UF Florida Shands Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born on January 11, 1994 in Douglas, GA to Homero Badillo and Maria (Gonzalez) Ramos. Ashley was a graduate of Lanier County High School Class of 2012. He was a dedicated father to his beloved...
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